How long have you been banded - Poll

[rbailey60 0]

I was banded on 12/21/09.

Had my second fill this past Friday.

I've only lost a little weight and I'm starving all the time!

How do you know if your band has slipped?

I wonder if mine slipped if that is the reason why I'm constantly hungry?:thumbup:

[Llyra 3]

Banded 3-3-10. Weight loss was slow until second fill, which seemed to "take." I have gradually been adjusting to new ways of eating and have not put serious restrictions on myself since those always backfore on me. PB 3-4 times, pain from overbites more often- my own dumb fault when I get to thinking about something else and subconsciously return to old bad habits of gulping my food or (horrors) taking a sip of soft drink during meals. Ouuuch.

Down 26 pounds, 58 pounds to goal.

[Diamondgirl81 0]

I've now been banded 6 months and I've lost 73lbs. I went for my 6 month follow-up last week and my doc said that around this time he orders an upper GI for all of his band patients to make sure that everything's in place and looks good. I'm at 4.5 restriction level, so he won't give me any more fills until we make sure everything's ok. Fingers crossed. Regarding recognizing a slip, my doc explained that generally you can't keep anything down when you've had a slip. This includes, liquids or worse case your own saliva. All in all, the only sure fire way to tell is to have an x-ray. So if anyone thinks they might have a slip, don't hesitate to call your doc immediately and have it checked out. Like with anything, early detection is best before any major complications arise.

Best,

Lauren

[LaDawnS 2]

I was banded May 1, 2009. Have lost 110 pounds and really the only problem I've had is acid reflux issues. Those were brought on from my love of spicy and acidy foods though. So pretty much, my own fault! Other than that, I've felt great and am so happy! Would do it all again in a second! The best thing that I've ever done for myself!:smile2:

[LaDawnS 2]

I was banded on 12/21/09.

Had my second fill this past Friday.

I've only lost a little weight and I'm starving all the time!

How do you know if your band has slipped?

I wonder if mine slipped if that is the reason why I'm constantly hungry?:smile2:

I would talk to your doc! You definately shouldn't be hungry! Are you eating every 3-4 hours? I haven't been hungry at all since my surgery, May 1, 2009! And I've lost 110 pounds. I'm so sorry that you're not having a better experience with your band. Hopefully things will turn around soon for you! Good luck!

[bambam31 168]

Awesome results LaDawn! Congrats!

Brad

[LaDawnS 2]

Hey thanks Brad! Same to you! Very nice job! Has it been hard to keep it off, since you've reached your goal?

[pgrif 0]

I was banded on 5/24/10. I am having band tightened tommorrow. I am hoping that curbs the hunger.

[pgrif 0]

I was banded on 5/24/10. Was having problem getting Water down had 4cc taken from the surgery fill. Doing better but really hungry. And have started eating real food more than likely it is a mistake..Having a fill on 6/23 I have taken off 29lbs to date

I was banded on 5/24/10. I am having band tightened tommorrow. I am hoping that curbs the hunger.

[mbranham0306 0]

I was banded on 7/10/09 and have no regrets at all! This was the best thing I could've ever done for myself. I've lost so much weight and am more energetic and am starting to feel more outgoing and do things with my husband. I haven't really had any problems with the band and I just love it! I would do it again in a heartbeat! :smile2: